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This week's writing challenge from
Five Sentence Fiction
( Lillie McFerrin Writes ) is based upon the prompt:
Lucky
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What it’s all about: Five Sentence Fiction is about packing a powerful punch in a tiny fist. Each week Lillie posts one word for inspiration, then anyone wishing to participate will write a five sentence story based on the prompt word.
Lillie hasn't posted a challenge this week, possibly because of the holiday, so I've added a poem for the season based on an earlier challenge I hadn't entered.
Perspective
admired his large, stately home,
and watching the chrome gleam on his new car
said,
"I'm a very lucky man."
One man walked behind the lawnmower in the yard of his townhouse
the perfume of freshly cut grass filling the air,
and rejoicing in the beauty of tiny, manicured patch of greenery
said,
"I'm a very lucky man."
One man sat on a blue lawn chair outside of his mobile home
with a glass of iced tea and a bag of chips,
and as he watched his grandchild play happily in the dirt
said,
"I'm a very lucky man."
One man returned to his small apartment
only to find thieves had knocked the door in while he was away,
but seeing the picture of his late wife untouched upon the table
said,
"I'm a very lucky man."
One man limped across the littered street
with an eye out for those who might be watching,
and spotting a half-eaten sandwich in a trashcan
said,
"I'm a very lucky man."
K. R. Smith
Image "Dustbins" courtesy of Matt Banks / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
© 2012-2014 K. R. Smith All rights reserved
There's always someone worse off/better off than you is what my friend always says. I like this. We should be happy with what we have. Positive perspective is good. x
ReplyDeleteThanks! Each man told the truth - and it makes you wonder what we really need to be happy.
DeleteOh my. Beautiful. You managed to engage both heart and mind.
ReplyDeleteWe come across the very thing we need to hear in unexpected places sometimes. You are that place, today.
Thank you, Tess. Words from you are always special!
DeleteAw. Well, that's very sweet. I always mean them; I think you have a lot of talent.
ReplyDeleteWhich is why I nominated you for a blog award - it's in Rewarded.
Oh, dear.... an award. That's quite a rarity for me! And there are questions and such. I'll have to do a bit of thinking to answer them!
DeleteNo stress, no pressure, no obligation; it was rather a notice of appreciation.
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